Monolithic Country

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324334592012-02-16T20:43:03.288+08:00Monolithic CountryI've changed the title of this blog a number of times, but now I've put back its original name. I plan to focus this blog on Christian apologetics, ethics and culture from a Filipino lawyer's perspective.attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-38581515251611548312010-10-26T11:03:00.001+08:002010-10-26T11:03:05.580+08:002010-10-26T11:03:05.580+08:00Jeff Weintraub: Why it is vitally necessary to prevent the extinction of the final serial comma

Jeff Weintraub: Why it is vitally necessary to prevent the extinction of the final serial comma

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-68115863784959943082009-06-12T15:53:00.004+08:002009-06-12T15:59:10.050+08:002009-06-12T15:59:10.050+08:00Hibernation

I find it difficult to maintain more than one blog. So I guess the thing to do is to concentrate on just one. That means Monolithic Country is going to go on hibernation mode, but I'm not going to delete it because it has a number of posts which can't be found in my other blog. My focus, however, will be on my other blog: Philippine Theo Law Gee. See you there!

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-49535166749775560422009-05-27T12:33:00.002+08:002009-05-27T12:36:25.297+08:002009-05-27T12:36:25.297+08:00Podcasts Gone

Switchpod, which hosts my podcasts for free, seems to have signed off for good. That means my podcasts which I've posted on this blog are gone for good. Anyhow, I still have some of my songs and sermons on the following websites: attycortessongs.tumblr.com and attycortessermons.tumblr.com.

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-5804082218148494462009-04-24T16:01:00.000+08:002009-04-24T16:02:11.530+08:002009-04-24T16:02:11.530+08:00Discipling the Christian Mind

(Notes on a talk for the August 25, 2009 Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship summer camp at Humayan, Bago City, Negros Occidental, Philippines) I.DEFINITION AND EXPOSITION Discipling the Christian mind is simply disciplining and developing our mental powers, much in the same way you develop your body’s muscles, for the glory of God and for the sake of Christ (Matt. 22: 37; I Cor. 1:30, 2:16;

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-54978517614868148892009-03-29T22:16:00.002+08:002009-03-29T22:35:55.723+08:002009-03-29T22:35:55.723+08:00Blog Revival

Alright, so I'm back where I started. This blog originally started out as "Monolithic Country." Then, I changed it to "Original Philippine Sermons and Songs." Then, I changed it to "Philippine Theology." Now, it's back to "Monolithic Country." Anyway, we'll see what happens.By the way, my other blogs are:Philippine Theo Law Geeattycortesattycortes:sermonsattycortes:songs

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-10485866900910893012008-12-09T23:43:00.000+08:002008-12-09T23:45:36.483+08:002008-12-09T23:45:36.483+08:00Blog Retirement

I am retiring this blog and transferring to attycortes.tumblr.com

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-3990420154350811612008-10-11T13:31:00.001+08:002008-10-11T13:32:49.700+08:002008-10-11T13:32:49.700+08:00Podcast # 10 - New Sermon: "Steps to Revival"

My sermon on Psalm 85 is now on-line. Click here to listen.

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-50595944250204124652008-10-02T00:24:00.002+08:002008-10-02T00:26:15.896+08:002008-10-02T00:26:15.896+08:00Why Sing?

Here's a very good article on why we should sing praises to God. Click here.

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-79115829199177974772008-10-01T23:42:00.006+08:002009-01-03T02:53:47.468+08:002009-01-03T02:53:47.468+08:00Podcast # 9 - New Song: "Fight the Good Fight"

I have just uploaded my song "Fight the Good Fight". You can listen to it on the audio player above, or click here to download. Here are the lyrics:Often times it seems the enemy's too strongWe stand up for the KingBut the battle seems too longBut I trust in God, I know we will prevailWe fight the powers of the airWith the power of believing prayerChorus:I will praise the Lord though the battle

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-56717583039089071882008-09-30T11:18:00.000+08:002008-09-30T11:19:45.294+08:002008-09-30T11:19:45.294+08:00STEPS TO REVIVAL

Text:(Ps. 85)INTRO: The Israelites were under heavy chastisement, because of their sins, and therefore in need of revival. Sin is often the cause of spiritual stagnation and misery (c.f. Ps. 31:9, 10; 32: 3,4; Lam. 3:1-20) However, Jn. 3:8. We do our part; the Spirit will do His.I. REMEMBER THE LORD’S PAST FAVOR. (vv.1-3)We have forgotten God. We have been deceived by sin’s pleasures. We

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-49868018874547639892008-09-23T21:42:00.002+08:002008-09-23T22:13:48.705+08:002008-09-23T22:13:48.705+08:00HEED THE CALL

Acts 16:6-15IntroductionThe Acts of the Apostles is actually about the Acts of the Holy Spirit through the Apostles. Although in this passage we see Paul heeding the Macedonian call, over and above this is the Holy Spirit who leads Paul to preach the gospel in Macedonia. To heed the call of missions or evangelism or ministry is ultimately to heed the call of the Spirit and to acknowledge the

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-43052441102537597432008-09-18T20:51:00.005+08:002008-09-19T09:41:24.693+08:002008-09-19T09:41:24.693+08:00INTEGRITY

Distinguishing the Genuine from the Counterfeit(I John 1:5-10; 2:3-6; 2:7-11)INTRODUCTION:Integrity is synonymous with being real, genuine quality, being true. It is the opposite of hypocrisy, of pretending to be something you are not. My wife was in Japan some time ago where she bought a 100 gig external hard drive for me. She wanted to have it tested first, but the sales clerk just laughed. “

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-76593544756157982342008-09-12T21:09:00.001+08:002008-09-12T21:12:26.891+08:002008-09-12T21:12:26.891+08:00The Doctrine of Conversion

Text: Matthew 18:3INTRODUCTION: To enter heaven a condition is required: conversion. The consequence for failing to comply with this condition is you won’t be allowed to enter in.I. CONVERSION IS NECESSARY. IN ORDER TO BE SAVED, THERE MUST BE A CHANGE IN US.• Our hardened hearts must be changed into humble hearts in order to enter heaven. (A child is a symbol of humble dependence on God) Why?

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-45171494589417769412008-09-11T23:34:00.003+08:002008-09-11T23:36:57.875+08:002008-09-11T23:36:57.875+08:00Fernando Ortega

Just discovered a very good Christian songwriter-singer and pianist too! Fernando Ortega. His songs are beautiful and heartwarming. Click here to know more about him as well as to listen to some of his songs.

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-90285306494989594672008-09-11T11:49:00.004+08:002008-09-11T11:55:27.071+08:002008-09-11T11:55:27.071+08:00Root of Change

"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God..." (Rom. 12:1)Paul stirs up their sense of gratitude because that’s where true change begins: in the heart; otherwise, we will have nothing more than mere external reformation (e.f., Matt. 23: 27-28). Gratitude is allied to love which is supernaturally produced (Gal. 5: 22) and aroused/evoked in us by the sense of God’s loving us first (

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-80836120986463498302008-08-24T19:31:00.012+08:002008-10-01T23:57:38.501+08:002008-10-01T23:57:38.501+08:00Podcast # 8 - Sermon: "He is Faithful"

TEXT: Heb. 10: 23 - an exposition of the New Covenant in Jer. 31:31-34.INTRO: He is faithful because he is compassionate towards us. This shows us his heart (Lam. 3:22, 23). Moreover, his faithfulness is in the context of a covenant, which bespeaks his determination to bless us (v.v 16-17; cf. the “promise” in v. 23; cf. Jer. 31:31-33, the new covenant is unbreakable because internal i.e., God

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-26694006663076395632008-08-21T22:54:00.004+08:002009-01-03T02:55:26.187+08:002009-01-03T02:55:26.187+08:00Podcast # 3 - Song: "His Grace Alone"

IF NOT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD (2X)I WOULD BE WORSE THAN I AMSTUMBLING IN SIN & SHAMESIN & SHAME I HAVE NO REASON TO BOASTI AM AS BAD AS THE RESTIF ONLY YOU KNEWTHE SECRETS I KEEP INSIDEMY HEART CHORUS: IT’S ALL OF GRACE, ALL OF GRACEJESUS ALONE, HIS GRACE ALONE (HE KEEPS ME STRONG)KEEPS MY FEET WALKING TRUEKEEPS MY HEART FAITHFUL TOOKEEPS MY LIFE EVER NEWHIS GRACE ALONE LET HIM WHO STANDS TAKE

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-53432073996238587812008-08-21T00:49:00.007+08:002009-01-03T02:56:42.057+08:002009-01-03T02:56:42.057+08:00Podcast # 7 - Song: "Great Mystery"

I.When I ponder on the mystery of Jesus How he gave his life and died on calv'ry's tree That sinners might go free He died for you and me Great mystery! Chorus: Lord, you know that I'm not worthy So how come you died for me Oh, why did you love me? You gave yourself for me Great mystery! II. When I ponder on the mystery of Jesus How he left his throne to share our misery He bore the cruel tree

attycorteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15716546947121873377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32433459.post-11929648322233667062008-08-20T23:13:00.002+08:002008-08-20T23:21:06.486+08:002008-08-20T23:21:06.486+08:00Hello!

Hello! This isn't a new blog actually. It used to be called "Monolithic Country." I originally planned it to be some sort of a public online journal re: philosophical themes from an amateur's perspective (I was taking up a masters in law course at that time and got very interested in legal philosophy), but couldn't sustain it because I guess I wasn't really that interested. Anyway, I've changed

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